{"product_id":"first-minneapolis-show","title":"LIVE ASSAULTS: MINNEAPOLIS 1986","description":"\u003cp data-local-id=\"5b254f0e1b7b\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1\"\u003eSlayer’s first assault on Minneapolis landed November 16, 1986, at First Avenue, a venue widely known for the filming of \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003ePurple Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, but equally vital as a proving ground for underground acts. Lars Ulrich described Minneapolis as one of the “pockets in the middle of the country that were more progressive and more ahead of the curve musically,” noting that First Avenue’s willingness to bring in more cutting-edge bands “was a big reason why.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"d5c2e0f2b987\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"483\"\u003eWith Overkill opening, the all-ages show began at 2:00 PM and dove quickly into daytime chaos. One fan recalled that “people ripped the doors off the building.” Tom Araya noted in the introduction for “At Dawn They Sleep” that ironically, it was still light outside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe venue was packed with notable Minneapolis metalheads and punks, including members of Impaler, Kublai Khan, Powermad, Vile, Iron Fist, and The Coup de Grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"60f4e98b9067\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"943\"\u003eThe setlist captured Slayer in full \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eReign in Blood\u003c\/em\u003e ascendancy, featuring nine of the album’s ten tracks, opening with “Raining Blood” and “Angel of Death” and closing with “Jesus Saves.” Released only a month earlier, \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eReign in Blood \u003c\/em\u003emarked the band’s first Billboard 200 appearance, achieved without the benefit of radio airplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"be34d087fc3a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1297\"\u003eSlayer returned to First Avenue two years later, nearly to the day, sharing the bill with Motörhead and Overkill in support of \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSouth of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-8. Slayer plays their first show in Minneapolis, at First Avenue, November 16, 1986. Photos: Dave Benson \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of Dave Benson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-13. First Avenue, November 16, 1986. Photos: John Stradinger \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14-15. Flyers promoting the First Avenue Slayer show, 1986. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger and Slayer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16-17. Special guests Overkill playing at First Avenue, November 16, 1986. Photos: John Stradinger. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18. Ticket stub from the November 1986 Slayer gig at First Avenue. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19. First Avenue calendar for November and December 1986. Slayer’s gig is listed in the upper right corner. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"be34d087fc3a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1297\"\u003eAUDIO: Four songs from the November 16, 1986 Slayer gig at First Avenue. \u003cem\u003eFrom the Collection of John Stradinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slayer Official","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43524344905794,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3153\/4402\/files\/Unknown-10.jpg?v=1776363983","url":"https:\/\/www.slayer.net\/products\/first-minneapolis-show","provider":"Slayer Official","version":"1.0","type":"link"}